SPOTLIGHT: Developing sovereign kit for the ADF, with David Connors and David Frith from Australian Defence Apparel

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, David Connors — chief technology officer/chief information security officer — and David Frith — Australian industry capability manager — at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA), discuss their work developing critical defence equipment for modern warfighters.

Topics covered include:

• ADA’s broad suite of products for Defence applications.
• Technological processes underpinning delivery of ADF kit.
• Balancing design and manufacturing innovation with inventory management.
• Building a sovereign supply chain in cooperation with local SMEs.
• ADA’s R&D work and the future of defence gear.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team